Far from the spotlight Hollywoodsome of its most recognized stars have chosen to settle in places as distant as Europa, Canada y Middle East. Despite New York y Los Angeles are the epicenters of American entertainment, celebrities like Richard Gere y Pamela Anderson They left their residences in the US behind in search of a different life.
The reasons vary: from reconnecting with their family roots to the search for a quieter, camera-free existence. Below are the stories of five celebrities who have decided to bet outside the United States.
The actress Lily Collinsdaughter of musician Phil Collins and known for her role in the series Emily in Parismade the decision to move to Copenhagen, Denmark in 2023 with her husband, the director Charlie McDowell. The woman shared in interviews her admiration for the calm and quality of life in this European city, describing it as “wonderful, calm and happy.”
In statements to Elle Denmarkexpressed his enthusiasm for Copenhagen’s cycling culture, the colorful atmosphere and the friendliness of its inhabitants. Although he left the United States, he maintains properties in the West Coastshowing that she remains connected to her life in Hollywood while exploring a new phase in Europe.
The actress and model Pamela Andersonrecognized worldwide for its role in Baywatchreturned to his hometown in 2020 vancouver islandin British Columbia, Canadaat the beginning of the pandemic. In a recent interview, she confessed that she made this decision as part of a process of personal reunion and distancing herself from the image that the public had of her.
“I needed a change”he stated in an interview with the magazine Better Homes & Gardensdescribing her desire to connect with her roots and her search for an environment in which she could feel more understood and less judged. This return was not his first move abroad, as he previously lived in Marseille, France.
The actor Richard Gereremembered for films like Pretty Womansold his $11 million property in Connecticut in October 2024 and moved to Spain with his wife, Alejandra Silvaand his two children. Likewise, he explained that his wife, who is Spanish, had spent six years in the United States and that now it was right to “live in her world” and be close to her family and culture.
The move to Spain marks a new stage for Gere, who maintains a property in New York for occasional visits, but who has chosen the Spanish environment as the ideal place for his children to grow up close to their maternal roots.
Lindsay Lohanwho rose to fame in his teens with films like Mean Girlschanged the frenetic pace of New York for the tranquility of Dubaiin the United Arab Emiratesin 2014. According to the actress, in the Asian country she found a space without the constant pressure of the cameras and the press, which has allowed her to concentrate on personal projects.
In this Middle Eastern city, Lohan welcomed her first child, Luai, in 2023 with her husband Bader Shammasand plans to raise him in an environment where his family can enjoy a more private and safe life, away from the media exposure that characterizes his past in the United States.
The legendary singer Tina Turner chose Küsnacht, Suizaas your definitive home. He moved to the country in 1998 with his partner Erwin Bach and in 2013, after becoming a Swiss citizen, she bought the Villa Algonquina luxurious lakefront property Zurichby 76 million dollars.
Turner, who died in 2023, valued the privacy and tranquility of life in Switzerland, where she was able to enjoy her final years away from the intense media spotlight that followed her throughout her career. His move was more than a move: it was a life transformation that allowed him to find serenity and balance.
